Sans Superellipse Ehkis 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Cairoli Classic' and 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, urgent, sporty, assertive, modern, compact, space saving, speed, impact, modernity, condensed, oblique, industrial, high impact, dynamic.
A condensed, oblique sans with heavy, even strokes and tightly controlled sidebearings. The forms lean forward with a uniform slant, and curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving counters a squarish, superellipse feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are crisp, and the overall silhouette is tall and compact with a strong vertical rhythm. Lowercase proportions feel workmanlike and legible, with single-storey shapes and sturdy bowls that stay open despite the tight width.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, product branding, sports graphics, and punchy packaging. It can also work for UI labels or wayfinding when used at sufficient size and with slightly increased tracking to offset the compact width.
The tone is fast and forceful, projecting motion and pressure through its forward slant and compressed stance. It reads as contemporary and no-nonsense, with a competitive, sports-and-signage energy rather than a delicate or literary voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a forward slant and squared-round construction to create a modern, energetic voice. Its consistent stroke weight and compact proportions suggest a focus on clarity and punch in display and titling contexts.
The digit set matches the same condensed, slanted construction, producing a cohesive numeric color for labels and scores. At larger sizes the squared-round counters and tight spacing create a distinctive texture; at small sizes the density may require generous tracking and line spacing for comfortable reading.